Scholarships and Financial Aid

Graduate Teaching Assistantship

Each year the department awards up to three teaching assistantships to new or current
full-time graduate students in English. Successful applicants will receive training
in the teaching of writing the first semester and conduct a section of freshman composition
the second. After having completed the program, assistants in good standing will be
eligible to become part of our adjunct staff. Total remuneration, including stipend,
is approximately $5,000 for the year of the award. For further information, including
qualifications, deadlines, and contact person, consult our web site at http://www.southernct.edu/academics/schools/arts/departments/english/graduateprograms/graduateteachingassistantships.html

Roger B. Blood Memorial Scholarship

Each year, through the Graduate Dean, the department awards approximately $600 to
a promising incoming graduate student in English, with preference given to someone
35 years of age or older. The scholarship was established by the family of Roger Blood,
a former student in our program. Students do not apply for the award, but if anyone
wishes information about it, she/he is encouraged to speak to Nicole Fluhr, Graduate
Coordinator, at (203) 392-6739.

Graduate School Graduate Assistantship

Each year the Graduate School awards 10 assistantships in a competition open to any
full-time student who is working towards the Master's Degree or a Sixth-Year diploma.
Stipends are typically $16,000, and successful applicants will assist a teacher/mentor
in one of her/his classes. Students in the English Department have done quite well
in obtaining assistantships, generally winning from one to two a year. For more information,
consult the Graduate School. GSGA Application

Graduate Research Fellowship Competition

Each year the Graduate School awards 10 fellowships in a competition open to any full-time
student who is working towards the Master's Degree or a Sixth-Year diploma. Stipends
are typically $8,000. Students in the English Department have done quite well in obtaining
fellowships, generally winning from one to two a year. For more information, consult
the Graduate School website at http://www.southernct.edu/departments/graduatestudies/rsfellcomp.php3

GSAC Grants for Scholarly Conferences

Money is available from the Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC) to any graduate
student enrolled in a degree program to help defray expenses when going to a scholarly
conference. Students can receive up to $75 to attend a conference and up to $300 to
deliver a paper. For further information, consult Arlene Lucibello at LY116 or call
392-6165 or email at lucibelloa1@southernct.edu.

FINANCIAL AID

For those graduate students interested in applying for financial aid, please visit
the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships website at www.southernct.edu/financialaid/.

Resident Advisor

There are openings for resident advisors for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Benefits include full room and board and a stipend of $250 a semester. Duties include
being on duty one night a week and one weekend a month. Typically, the RA devotes
about 12 hours a week to the position. Applications as well as additional information
can be obtained from the Department of Residence Life at Schwartz Hall 100.

Resident Internship

Interns work for the Department of Residence Life on a Monday-Friday schedule of 8:30-4:30.
In return they receive full room and board, a waiver of tuition, and a stipend of
$5,000. For further information, contact the Department of Residence Life at Schwartz
Hall 100.